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Counties may soon see compensation for cleaning up abandoned properties
Key Points: A new law will give Arizona counties the ability to recoup money from cleaning up abandoned properties Gila County has spent about $250,000 from its own coffers in […]
Bipartisan-backed law seen as a move toward affordable housing
Key Points: SB 1431, a bill that includes some similar language to the “Arizona Starter Homes Act,” didn’t get a vote before sine die Gov. Katie Hobbs has already signed […]
Arizona exoneration fund to go belly up under new state budget
Key Points: Arizona’s Erroneous Convictions Fund has lost funding in the new state budget The fund’s $3 million allocation has been depleted by its 11 initial applicants The fund was […]
Hobbs signs $18.3B bipartisan budget
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bipartisan budget Saturday after the Legislature adjourned in the wee hours of the morning The $18.3 billion package includes $1.4 billion in tax […]
Budget fails to fully fund court-ordered prison reform
Key Points Prison healthcare funding in state budget falls short of court requirements Oversight office goes unfunded again, delaying prison accountability efforts Advocates warn delays in full funding risk harm […]
Arizona faces full federal tax conformity and a moratorium on data center tax cuts
Key points: Legislature to send Gov. Katie Hobbs a bipartisan budget deal Governor anticipated to sign, lawmakers expect to adjourn for summer on Friday The $18.3 billion deal fully conforms […]
New law aims to curb squatting in vacant homes
Key Points: A new law should stop squatters faster and allow property owners to get them out in about five days Exact statistics don’t exist for the number of squatter […]
Say hello to the ‘New’ guy: Comedian aims to shake up Arizona governor’s race
Key Points: Fictional character New Amato enters Arizona governor’s race Amato takes aim at real politicians like Gov. Katie Hobbs and Congressman Andy Biggs Votes for Amato likely won’t count, […]
Senate advances new regulations for vapes and e-cigarettes
Key Points: Bipartisan coalition seeks new regulations over vape industry Some Democrats says the bill doesn’t go far enough HB 4001 awaits final House approval before going to governor Arizona […]
Debate rages over state land designated for solar industry
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs favors Land Department map designating areas for solar projects GOP bill blocks state agency from creating solar-only areas Both side differ over best use for […]
Affordable housing advocates hold out for a Hail Mary
Key Points: Rural housing tax credit would help local economies, backer says Several bills considered as possible budget measures Some advocates fear lawmakers need a break from housing issues Arizona’s […]
Mayes weighs challenge against allegedly misspent opioid settlement
Key Points: Judge initially refused to block transfer of opioid settlement funds to state prison AG cites new auditor general report supporting her position Governor’s Office insists transfer of funds […]
